He may be taking time out from the ring but Anthony Joshua proved there was no rest for the wicked as he boxed on the beach in Barbados on Sunday.
The shirtless boxer, 30, displayed his athletic physique and rippling muscles in a pair of black BOSS board shorts.
Anthony, who has rung in the New Year in the Caribbean, appeared in high spirits as he sparred and hugged some of his female fans.
Sparring: He may be taking time out from the ring, but Anthony Joshua proved there was no rest for the wicked as he boxed on the beach in Barbados on Sunday
After the impromptu boxing session with pals, Anthony appeared transfixed by a man who had a monkey on his shoulder.
And it wasn't long until the heartthrob caused quite a stir among the female beach goers. Anthony was spotted hugging the pair as they chatted to him animatedly.
Muscly: The shirtless boxer, 30, displayed his athletic physique and rippling muscles in a pair of black BOSS board shorts
Packing a punch: Anthony, who has rung in the New Year in Barbados, appeared in high spirits as he sparred
While the boxer is taking a well-deserved rest, Anthony is readying himself for huge year as he attempts to defend his titles as well as unify the heavyweight division.
And Anthony is as hungry to unify the heavyweight division as fans are to see him try, revealing he would prioritise a Deontay Wilder bout over meeting Tyson Fury in the ring.
The Watford-born champion cruised to victory in his rematch with Andy Ruiz earlier this month - putting him back on course for an iconic clash with either of the other 'big three' members.
Hello! After the impromptu boxing session with pals, Anthony appeared transfixed by a man who had a monkey on his shoulder
Head turner: And it wasn't long until the heartthrob caused quite a stir among the female beach goers
Fury and Wilder will fight for the second time in February, with the 'Gypsy King' challenging for the American's WBC belt - while Joshua holds the IBO, IBF, WBO and WBA belts.
On the New Year's Eve special of the Graham Norton show, Joshua was asked which of his rivals he would prefer to fight next: 'I really don't know. Either one of them, it doesn't matter.
'The preference would be the champion Wilder because it's a championship fight, but Fury is so talented as well and it's the best of British so why not? I'll fight either one of them.
The 'Bronze Bomber's' Fury saga is expected to become a trilogy, after the pair reached a split-decision draw at the end of 12 thrilling rounds in their first bout a year ago.
Joshua re-ignited talk of fighting either man with his dominant unanimous decision win against Ruiz in Saudi Arabia, showing outstanding mental strength to reverse his embarrassing defeat to the Mexican in the summer.
Talking on the shock loss, he said: 'I feel that if you always look back you can always find a reason as to why you could have done things better, but honestly, I just got beaten by the better man. I have to take it on the chin and do it better next time.'
Ambition: While the boxer is taking a well-deserved rest, Anthony is readying himself for huge year as he attempts to defend his titles as well as unify the heavyweight division
Post time: Jan-07-2020